HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM CENTRAL COLLEGE BIOL 2402 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II Spring 2012, CRN 30031 16 Week Class INSTRUCTOR: PHILIP H A. WHITE LECTURE: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Mon. LHSB 316 LAB: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Wed LHSB 315. Telephone: Biology Office Phone: 713.718.6050. If you want to be sure to leave me a message that I will receive quickly, use either Blackboard email or the email account below. MY EMAIL: Use ONLY when Eagle Online is not working but you must contact me. philip.white@hccs.edu YOUR EMAIL: You will have two HCCS email accounts 1) One within Eagle Online (see directions for accessing Eagle Online below). You should check this account FREQUENTLY since this is the way I will most often communicate with you outside of class time. 2) Your HCCS email account. This is an account you have automatically as a registered student at HCCS. Go to http://www.hccs.edu click on For Students, then Student Email. This will take you to a place where you can find out about your User ID and Password. HCCS will be using this email account to send you important information about registration, financial aid, etc. PREREQUISITE: Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL2401) COURSE DESCRIPTION: study of the endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, lymphatic, urinary and reproductive systems. COURSE GOALS: understanding the structure, functions and interrelationships of the organ systems of the body. WEBSITE FOR FINANCIAL AID: http://www.collegefortexans.com/ CELL PHONES, PAGERS, AND PDAs: To avoid disruption in the classroom, all pagers must be set on the silent mode and cell phones must be placed in vibrate mode or turned off during the class period. If a cell phone goes off during an exam, you will be asked to leave the room and you may not complete the exam. If you are seen using a cell phone or any other electronic device during an exam, you will not be allowed to complete the exam. (Certain students with documented disabilities may be exempt from this rule.) STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Students will be able to analyze the circulatory systems (including lymphatic and immune systems) and their components. 2. Students will be able to understand hormonal control of body systems and homeostasis.
3. Students will be able to analyze the histology; gross anatomy and the physiology of the respiratory and urinary systems applying the structural and physiological linkage of these systems with the cardiovascular system. 4. Students will be able to analyze, understand and explain the structure and function of the digestive system correlating it with metabolism. 5. Students will be able to analyze and evaluate the structure, function and regulation of the reproductive system. 6. Students will be able to apply the knowledge gained in lab utilizing anatomical models and physiology experiments. 7. Students will utilize online interactive evaluation tools to gauge their understanding of key anatomical and physiological concepts prior to lecture/examinations/quizzes where applicable. Part of the Semester SEMESTER CALENDAR Lab Exercises / Testing Schedule 1 The endocrine system The cardiovascular system: The blood The cardiovascular system: The heart 2 1st Lecture Exam The cardiovascular system: Vessels and routes The lymphatic system and immunity The respiratory system: Anatomy 3 2nd Lecture Exam The respiratory system: Physiology The digestive system Nutrition & Metabolism 1st Lab Exam; Lab Manual due 4 3rd Lecture Exam The urinary system The reproductive system Human Development Water electrolyte, acid base dynamics 5 2nd Lab Exam; Lab manual and Group Project Due Final Lecture Exam
LOGGING ONTO EAGLE ONLINE: EAGLE ADDRESS: http://online.hccs.edu or https://hccsaweb.hccs.edu:8080/psp/cspwd/employee/hrms/c/hccs_cust_menu.hcc_uat.gbl or http://d2.parature.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptid=8513 Eagle Student User ID: Your Eagle login user ID will be your HCC User ID (sometimes referred to as the W number). All HCC students have a unique User ID. If you do not know your User ID you can look it up by visiting the HCC home page: From www.hccs.edu, click on Login Help under the Student System Sign In field Then click on Retrieve User ID and follow the instructions. Eagle initial password: distance This is your password at the beginning of every semester. Eagle Problems: For Live Phone Support: 1 (855) 836-3519 or 713-718-2000 or 877-422-6111 Or http://online.hccs.edu for trouble logging in. Students are also required to take chapter quizzes for Mastering A&P. The Mastering A&P Link will be accessible on the homepage of Eagle Online. You will need course information and an access code for Mastering A&P. A support page is available once you access the hompage for help in Mastering A&P. Also assistance can be found here: Student Phone Support (US and Canada): 1-877-672-6877 Mon-Fri, 12 noon-8pm (Eastern Time, U.S. and Canada) If there is any problem with online programs you need to contact me as soon as possible LECTURE: TEXTBOOK: Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology by Martini 9 th edition. Bring both lecture and laboratory books to sessions. Online Support for Students can be found at http://www.pearsonhighered.com/student/support/index.page Lecture notes are available on the Internet on the College Eagle site https://hccsaweb.hccs.edu:8080/psp/cspwd/employee/hrms/c/hccs_cust_menu.hcc_uat.gbl. You should print out the lecture notes and bring them with you to class. Your lecture exams will be largely based on the information in these notes and what is discussed in class.
LABORATORY: Always bring your lab manual and textbook to lab. Lab Manual:: J. Wagle and Johnson Murray, eds. Human Anatomy & Physiology II BIOL 2402 Lab Manual, 2nd Edition Laboratory Study Pages are available on Eagle for your assistance and it is good practice to refer to the information provided here before, during and after labs Lab Study Resources: Department Laboratory Study Pages, including cat dissection pages http://imc02.hccs.edu/biologylabs/ap2/ap2index.html Biology and Physical Sciences Computer Lab: 4 th floor, LSHB Room 415 Biology and Physical Sciences Tutoring Lab 3 rd floor, LSHB 313 Grading You will take lecture and lab exams to determine how successful you are at achieving the mastery of course content and skills. For help, there is usually oncampus tutoring as well as on-line tutoring available. Exams and Quizzes 5 exams (out of 6 lecture/lab exams): 500 points Lab reports: 25 points Extra Credit: (optional) 5 % Mastering A&P 29 points Group project: 25 points Total: 5 points Grading Scale 90 100% = A 80-89% = B 70-79% = C 60-69% = D Below 60% = F 1. Lecture exams will consist of multiple-choice, true-false, matching, and short answer questions. Use Study Guide and Lecture Help on the Eagle homepage to access outlines and other study tools. 2. Lab exams will be practical exam where stations will be set up in the lab. You will move from station to station answering specific questions. Use the Lab Help link on the Blackboard homepage to access check list and digital images of lab material. 3. Final exam is not comprehensive but is mandatory. 4. All lecture and lab exams are of equal credit. 5. There are extra credit questions in each lecture/lab exam. However, only a maximum of 100 points will be given on each exam. 6. A maximum of two hours will be allowed to complete any lecture or lab exam. 7. If, for whatever reason, you are late for a lecture or a lab exam, you will be allowed to take the exam as long as nobody else has completed the exam and left the room. Also, you will get only the remaining time to take your exam. 8. If you take all the exams, one exam (lecture or lab) with the lowest score will be dropped. 9. If, for whatever reason, you miss one exam, that exam will automatically become your drop exam. 10. If, for whatever reason, you miss a second exam, it will be counted as a zero score.
11. PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR A MAKE-UP IF YOU MISSED OR MESSED UP A QUIZ/EXAM. 12. A group project will be assigned in the beginning of the semester. The final report is due on the day of the second lab exam. 13. In lab, you are encouraged to work in groups. However, you are responsible for your own lab reports. You must answer the questions in the lab report soon after the exercise is completed. Although you are allowed to discuss the answers with others, no copied answers will be accepted. Please do not lend your lab manual or borrow a lab manual to copy answers. 14. Lab reports will be graded only during the lab exams. Course Policies 1. Textbook and lab manual are required. Study guide is highly recommended. 2. Once you are registered in the course, you will be required to access Eagle (https://hccsaweb.hccs.edu:8080/psp/cspwd/employee/hrms/c/hccs_cust_men U.HCC_UAT.GBL) frequently to access study tools, grades and emails. 3. Class attendance is mandated by the state. Attendance will be given only if you attend a full class period. Coming late to the class or leaving early is considered a disruption. More than four unexcused absences may result in an administrative withdrawal. You are responsible for everything covered or announced during your absence. If you stop accessing the course or do not participate in the assessment, you are still responsible for withdrawing from the course before the withdrawal deadline. 4. To avoid disruption in the class, all pagers and cell phones must be set on the silent mode. Children or anybody who is not officially registered in the course will not be allowed in the class. Eating, drinking, or smoking is NOT allowed in the class. 5. You must read the laboratory safety rules before doing any of the lab exercises. The release form must be signed during the first lab session. 6. Dissection of preserved animals is required in this course. You may be excused from dissection if you have a letter from your doctor declaring that you are unable to handle dissection specimens. I strongly suggest that if you are pregnant, you seek the advice of your physician before participating in dissection 7. Grades will be posted on Eagle. HCC Policy Statement - ADA Services to Students with Disabilities Students who require reasonable accommodations for disabilities are encouraged to report to Dr. Becky Hauri at 713-718-7910 to make necessary arrangements. Faculty is only authorized to provide accommodations by the Disability Support Service Office ADA Accommodation
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty are authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. To visit the ADA Web site, log on to www.hccs.edu, click Future students, scroll down the page and click on the words Disability Information. For questions, please contact Donna Price at 713.718.5165 or the Disability Counselor at your college. District ADA Coordinator Donna Price 713.718.5165 Central ADA Counselors Jaime Torres 713.718.6164, Martha Scribner 713.718.6164 Northeast ADA Counselor Kim Ingram 713.718.8420 Northwest ADA Counselor Mahnaz Kolaini 713.718.5422 Southeast ADA Counselor Jette Lott 713.718.7218 Southwest ADA Counselor Dr. Becky Hauri 713.718.7910 Coleman ADA Counselor Dr. Raj Gupta 713.718.7631 HCC Policy Statement: Academic Honesty A student who is academically dishonest is, by definition, not showing that the coursework has been learned, and that student is claiming an advantage not available to other students. The professor is responsible for measuring each student's individual achievements and also for ensuring that all students compete on a level playing field. Thus, in our system, the professor has teaching, grading, and enforcement roles. You are expected to be familiar with the College's Policy on Academic Honesty, found in the catalog. What that means is: If you are charged with an offense, pleading ignorance of the rules will not help you. Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty : includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. Cheating on a test includes: Copying from another students test paper; Using materials not authorized by the person giving the test; Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization; Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of a test that has not been administered; Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered. Plagiarism means the appropriation of another s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one s own written work offered for credit. Collusion means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit. Possible punishments for academic dishonesty
may include a grade of 0 or F in the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System. (See the Student Handbook) HCC Policy Statements Class Attendance Attendance will be recorded at the beginning of each class session, it is important to log into Blackboard on the first day of the semester and henceforth on a regular basis! Participating regularly is the best way to succeed in this class. Research has shown that the single most important factor in student success is attendance. Class attendance is checked, tracked, and reported to the business office. Although it is your responsibility to drop a course for nonattendance, the instructor has the authority to drop you for excessive absences. Poor attendance records tend to correlate with poor grades. If you miss any class, including the first week, you are responsible for all material missed. It is a good idea to find a friend or a buddy in class who would be willing to share class notes or discussion or be able to hand in paper if you unavoidably miss a class. HCC Course Withdrawal Policy If you feel that you cannot complete this course, you will need to withdraw from the course prior to the final date of withdrawal. Before, you withdraw from your course; please take the time to meet with the instructor to discuss why you feel it is necessary to do so. The instructor may be able to provide you with suggestions that would enable you to complete the course. Your success is very important. Beginning in the fall 2007, the Texas Legislature passed a law limiting first time entering freshmen to no more than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their educational career in obtaining a certificate and/or degree. To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your professor may alert you and HCC counselors that you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. It is your responsibility to visit with your professor or a counselor to learn about what, if any, HCC interventions might be available to assist you online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc. to stay in class and improve your academic performance. If you plan on withdrawing from your class, you MUST contact a HCC counselor or your professor prior to withdrawing (dropping) the class for approval and this must be done PRIOR to the withdrawal deadline to receive a W on your transcript. **Final withdrawal deadlines vary each semester and/or depending on class length, please visit the online registration calendars, HCC schedule of classes and catalog, any HCC Registration Office, or any HCC counselor to determine class withdrawal deadlines. Remember to allow a 24-hour response time when communicating via email and/or telephone with a professor and/or counselor. Do not submit a request to discuss withdrawal options less than a day before the deadline. If you do not withdraw before the
deadline, you will receive the grade that you are making in the class as your final grade. The deadline for withdrawing from the course is Monday April 1 st 2013 at 4:30 pm. A student cannot be withdrawn after that date. Period. So, if you wish to withdraw from the course, you must make up your mind by that date. Withdrawals can be processed through PeopleSoft. Students can withdraw online prior to the deadline through their HCC Student Center International students: Receiving a W in a course may affect the status of your student Visa. Once a W is given for the course, it will not be changed to an F because of the visa consideration. Please contact the International Student Office at 713 718 8520 if you have any questions about your visa status and other transfer issues Repeat Course Fee The State of Texas encourages students to complete college without having to repeat failed classes. To increase student success, students who repeat the same course more than twice, are required to pay extra tuition. The purpose of this extra tuition fee is to encourage students to pass their courses and to graduate. Effective fall 2006, HCC will charge a higher tuition rate to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. If you are considering course withdrawal because you are not earning passing grades, confer with your instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study habits, reading and writing homework, test taking skills, attendance, course participation, and opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available. Classroom Behavior As your professor and as a student in this class, it is our shared responsibility to develop and maintain a positive learning environment for everyone. Your professor takes this responsibility very seriously and will inform members of the class if their behavior makes it difficult for him/her to carry out this task. As a fellow learner, you are asked to respect the learning needs of your classmates and assist your professor to achieve this critical goal. Use of Course Contents As a student active in the learning community of this course, it is your responsibility to be respectful of the learning tools provided to you by your professor. To show respect, you will not copy or share the contents with others unless you receive permission from the professor. THINGS YOU SHOULD DO THE DAY YOU RECEIVE THIS SYLLABUS: Read the syllabus in its entirety Ask any questions you might have about the syllabus Log on to Eagle (https://hccsaweb.hccs.edu:8080/psp/cspwd/employee/hrms/c/hccs_cust_men
U.HCC_UAT.GBL) using the Eagle ID (Student #) and password (distance). See above. Download and print (if you can) the lecture notes for the course. You can print a limited number of pages at the various computer labs on campus. Check out the lab study pages. Instructional Methods: Lecture: During lecture, Power Points will be used as an outline to present lecture material. A modified Socratic method (learning through questioning) will be used. I will be asking questions of you and you may always ask questions of me. Information you need for class, all lecture notes and information about extra credit materials, exam study sheets, and weekly announcements, are available on Eagle. If you do not bring a computer to class, I expect you to bring a copy of the lecture notes to class upon which you can take class notes. Laboratory. In laboratory, most of the time you will work in groups to learn material by both reading and participating. My job will be to help guide you through the experience. Laboratory work involves models and microscopes, dissecting specimens, and performing physiology experiments... Use of Camera and/or Recording Devices As a student active in the learning community of this course, it is your responsibility to be respectful of the learning atmosphere in your classroom. To show respect of your fellow students and instructor, you will turn off your phone and other electronic devices, and will not use these devices in the classroom unless you receive permission from the instructor. Use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and other locations where instruction, tutoring, or testing occurs. Students with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a reasonable accommodation should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities for information regarding reasonable accommodations Instructor Requirements As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to: Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be derived Facilitate an effective learning environment through activities, study tools, and assignments Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, and assessments Provide the course outline and calendar which will include all the deadlines for the assignments Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required To be successful in this class, it is the student s responsibility to: Participate in course activities
. Read and comprehend the instructional materials (lab manual and lab tools provided on Eagle) Complete the required assignments and exams Ask for help when there is a question or problem Keep copies of all paperwork, including the syllabus, handouts and all assignments